Music
Music
Film,
Commercial Composing
and Producing
with Daniel Platzman
Platz composes music for film, television, commercial, and new media projects. He specializes in genre-blending and developing music as a supporting character in the overall story being told. As an accomplished multi-instrumentalist in his own right, Platz has a deep understanding of how each instrument contributes to scores and often lends his own playing abilities to projects in addition to directing other musicians.
Platz owns a custom-built studio on his property, designed as a concrete monolithic dome structure. Platz was inspired by the shape and sound of drums and specifically designed the studio to look like an upside-down drum. Builders inflated a balloon to the exact dimensions of the dome, inserted reinforcing bars inside, then sprayed concrete inside to complete the structure.
Inside the studio, Platz designed the space for microphones are permanently installed at the top of the dome to create expansive, cinematic sounds. The entire space is intended to offer ease for both spontaneous creation and more dialed-in, traditional recording experiences. Adjustable colored lighting completes the immersive space, providing a full-blown sensory experience.
Recent Projects
Click below to peruse Platz’ film composition work.
Best F(r)iends
(Film Composing)
From Tommy Wiseau & Greg Sestero (of the cult classic, The Room), Best F(r)iends follows a drifter and a peculiar mortician on expedition across the South West. Wild and crazy characters lead the heroes through a series of twisted and dark foibles as both men learn a valuable lesson about friendship and loyalty.
Eagles Are Turning People Into Horses
(Film Composing)
An official selection of SXSW and SlamDance, Eagles Are Turning People Into Horses is a bizarre and wonderful anti-romance comedy about eagles that turn people into horses.
Transformers 4: Age of Extinction
(Viola Credit)
Platz lended his “ratty viola” to the soundtrack, working alongside Steve Jablonsky and Hans Zimmer.
Unreleased/NDA Film
(Film Composing)
Though this political documentary project was never released, click below to listen to the film score Platz composed.
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Let’s work together!
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